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Overview |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UWM?
- Columbia College Chicago is 261.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($29,270.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Columbia College ($16,551 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 65.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,896 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 202.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($18,020 vs. $5,963)
Columbia College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UWM (86.3%)
Columbia College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UWM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWM and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $1,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $26,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/